family friendly reviews, giveaways & bargains
My toy room has been in desperate need of some organization. I always like to reevaluate my toy situation this time of year in preparation for the holidays. Out with the old and in with the new kind of thing. My philosophy is that every toy must have a place to live. Otherwise chaos ensues! Continue Reading …
We are SO into Halloween festivities this fall- I am hoping we are able to make it down to New York City again for the Ascarium event! Just enough spook to delight our littlest goblins without too much fright!! Ascarium: A Pirate Adventure, brings a new thematic to the NY Aquarium as a part of this season’s Halloween Continue Reading …
“Kleenex brand, America’s softest tissue, knows that the moments of unexpected thoughtfulness make all the difference.” There are so many moments that matter in life. So many, but I find the ones that stick with me the longest are the little ones. My mom spent her life giving and doing for others. She was an attorney, and she was Continue Reading …
The Bronx Zoo is having Boo at the Zoo every weekend through October 28th again this year- including Monday, October 8th! Halloween and animal fun at every corner! We will be Boo’ing at the Zoo on Monday, October 8th! Kids in costume under 12 get free general admission with one paid adult!! Buy 4 or Continue Reading …
School’s back in swing, kids are full on with schoolwork, homework, afterschool activities, etc. They are busier than ever. Given how busy schedules are, it’s a great time to also help your daughter prepare for the chance that her first period may happen when she’s at school. We’ve talked about what to expect a bit, Continue Reading …
So my daughter has been eyeing a little pink cosmetic bag that arrived a few weeks ago that’s been in my closet. She’s also been uber-inquisitive when I’ve had my period lately, noticing I’m in the bathroom more frequently, products more noticeable, etc. As part of the Kotex Ambassador program, we received these little bags Continue Reading …
The dog days are here…. it is hot everywhere and we all need a break. Let’s get cool with a Joovy Giveaway! Joovy has released so many cool new products this summer we’d like you all to have a chance to GET JOOVY COOL! Check out the new products and then enter to win $200 towards the purchase of one Continue Reading …
Listen, as a mother of two girls, and having been a daughter to my mother for many years, picking the “day” is never going to be easy. It probably won’t be comfortable. Your tween won’t be any more comfortable than you are, but I promise you, once you do Pick Your Day and have The Continue Reading …
Check out the LEGO Family Challenge, part of the LEGO Wild Forest at the Bronx Zoo this Summer! I love going to the zoo. I always have. I love that one of my favorite places to go has teamed up with one of my favorite things to do- building with LEGO bricks. I’m happy Continue Reading …
We do a lot of gardening in our family- we have a large vegetable garden, plus separate beds for pumpkins, rhubarb, asparagus, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. This can make for a lot of watering needs, especially when you add in all of our other planting areas. Having a larger sized yard makes it kind of Continue Reading …
